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Rated Lyrica for Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) Report

For about two months, I took a low dose of Lyrica 50 mg once at night. It helped dull some of the fibro pain but then I started having dry mouth and metal taste and new sharp pain in my toes and lower back that I never had before. I had the expected drowsiness and dizziness as well. I started weaning slowly off of Lyrica and had the new pains went away but I got insomnia. I didn't realize this small amount could be so awful to get off of. There are withdrawal symptoms for sure and I wish I had known more before "just taking it." The doctor assured me Lyrica is not addicting. This may be true but Lyrica does causes "physical dependence" and works by your body getting accustomed to it. So your body will also have to adjust not being on it. It's not fun!

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1 Stars

Posted 2 months ago (6/2/2015)1

Rated Lyrica for Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) Report

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Posted 2 months ago (5/26/2015)1

Rated Lyrica for Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) Report

I have been taking Lyrica for 6 years and started weaning of it some 7 months ago. I don't know the long term damage this has caused as of yet. But it has given me increased amounts of allergies, funny vision, and high white blood cell count. It's side effects also mimics FMS symptom's so not even clear about where i stand with that. What i'm so concerned about is how easy it is to get onto this medication, but they fail to tell you how hard it is to get off it. Believe me when i say it is the hardest thing i have ever had to come off. I run a support page and so i see daily updates from people going through extremely hard times, as well as myself. It messes with every aspect of you, your mental,emotional and physical. Do not underestimate how hard this drug is to come off. And please remember before you do start to bother taking this drug that you will need to come off it at some point. Please do not do what i did and just take it. Do your research.

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5 Stars

Posted 3 months ago (4/25/2015)5

Rated Lyrica for Anxiety Report

I've tried 3 different SSRI's (Lexipro, Zoloft, Paxil), all gave me worsening anxiety. NEVER GO ON TO PAXIL...anyway,
LYRICA! MYRICA! I've been on this medication for a little over a week and already feel such a difference. Confidence is high, I am outgoing and do not have persisting, nagging negative thoughts running around in my head. I'm happy, content and eating more (all other medications took my appetite a way).
I know this medication wasn't intended for anxiety/depression...but I really think it is SUCH a safer way to go and it really is a miracle. :) :) I'm only on 100mg a day as well as low does birth control which helps with my mood as well.

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Posted 4 months ago (4/6/2015)1

Rated Lyrica for Sciatica Report

Did not feel that it helped my sciatica have been on them for 5weeks now also been to Physio. This has made me very constipated and I am swelled about my stomach to which its making me uncomfortable I am now reducing my dosage so hopefully get my stomach back to normal and feel comfortable again

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Posted 4 months ago (3/20/2015)1

Rated Lyrica for Neuropathic Pain Report

The pill is the remedy for the pain but the side effects are not Worth it. My heart started beating rapidly and I started to have chilles and a creepy crawly sensation All over my body. I then tried to go to sleep and had nightmares this is by far the worst medicine I have ever taken. Beware!!!!!

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Posted 5 months ago (3/5/2015)1

Rated Lyrica for Neuropathic Pain Report

I was on this medication for 6 years. If I knew then that I would have brain damage for the rest of my life from this I would never have accepted the RX. I never abused lyrica I took 2 150 tab a day. But started going very slowly "crazy" in my 5th year of taking it. After a series of doctors, one finally felt that lyrica was the problem, it was. My life has changed for the worse since i have stopped because after a year and a half I am STILL in withdrawals. I am not the same person. I would give anything to NEVER have taken this drug. It destroyed my Life

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5 Stars

Posted 14 months ago (6/4/2014)5

Rated Lyrica for Fibromyalgia Report

After having reconstructive surgery on my ankle the post-op pain was intense. I called my Dr. & he added Lyrica to my recovery meds. I was instructed to take 2 caps 2x a day. It took about 30 min. That first dose took the edge off,enough that I was able to sleep. I was only on it for 2 wks I had no withdrawal symptoms. I suffer from other pain 24/7. My Dr.prescibed Lyrica for me on a daily basis. It's a god send drug. The only side effect- I gained some weight. After a year & 1/2 I had to stop due to loss of insurance.(there is no generic form) I didn't experience any withdrawal symptoms. It took about a week before I was experienceing bad pain again. If you have insurance or can afford it I strongly suggest you talk to your Dr. To see if Lyrica is right for you. Best wishes .

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4 Stars

Posted 18 months ago (2/5/2014)4

Rated Lyrica for Fibromyalgia Report

I was given 75mg twice per day, but my doctor actually prescribed three pills per day right off the bat, in case I needed it! I noticed a decrease in my fibromyalgia pain within the first day. She said it would take 2 weeks to feel the full effect, and it did. If I forget to take it, the pain comes back. I also have depression and a panic disorder, and it seems to help both of those too, unexpectedly! I have noticed that sometimes I get my words mixed up and occasionally have trouble getting a sentence out. Was relieved to read that some others have the same. Could not function without this drug. Not been on it long enough to evaluate weight gain, my depression drug does that any way. For me, this is a miracle drug. Extreme sympathy for those for which it is not. It helps order my thoughts very noticeably, which is fantatic. No experience yet of withdrawal, so can't speak to it.

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Posted 21 months ago (11/12/2013)0

Rated Lyrica for Epilepsy Report

My son was put on this and after 3 days his face and legs swelled up and he became very angry I took off on the 2 week .... This drug should not be use for seizures or Autism

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